Exodus 1:7

7but the Israelites were exceedingly fruitful; they multiplied greatly, increased in numbers and became so numerous that the land was filled with them.

7But the sons of Israel were fruitful and 1:7 Lit swarmedincreased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly 1:7 Or numerousmighty, so that the land was filled with them.

7But the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them.

7but the 1:7 In general, sons (children, descendants) of Israel or Israel or Israelites refers to all the people (males and females) of the various tribes descended from the twelve sons (Gen 35:23-26) of Jacob (later renamed Israel by God). In verses concerning things such as warfare or circumcision sons of Israel or Israel or Israelites usually refers only to the males. Tribes of ancient people were identified by the name of their founding ancestor. Therefore, this same general rule applies when referring to individual tribal groups, e.g. sons of Reuben, Reuben, Reubenites and so throughout.Israelites were prolific and increased greatly; 1:7 Over two hundred years have passed since the death of Joseph.they multiplied and became extremely strong, so that the land was filled with them.

7but the Israelites were fruitful and increased rapidly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.

7The people of Israel had many children. The number of them greatly increased. There were so many of them that they filled the land.